Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are gearing up to embark on their highly anticipated North American “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour this spring, which will feature a series of arena and stadium performances. The tour is set to kick off on March 31 in Minneapolis at the Target Center and conclude on May 27 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Ticket sales will commence on Friday, and fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to participate in this politically charged musical journey.
In a powerful statement, Springsteen expressed optimism amidst what he describes as “dark, disturbing and dangerous times,” encouraging fans to rally together in support of American democracy and freedoms that he believes are under threat. “Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour,” he proclaimed. “Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome.”
This tour follows a successful European leg last summer during which Springsteen highlighted the crucial role of art and music in challenging authoritarianism. “The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock & roll, in dangerous times,” he told the audience at the tour’s opening concert in Europe. He underscored the importance of rising against oppressive forces, echoing themes central to both his recent work and performances, including the protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” written in response to tragedies occurring in the city.
Earlier in January, Springsteen participated in a benefit concert, where he reiterated the critical juncture America faces, emphasizing the necessity for citizens to stand against federal overreach and advocate for their rights. His musical selections for the upcoming tour are expected to include politically-themed anthems such as “Rainmaker,” “Long Walk Home,” and his poignant nod to the current sociopolitical climate, “Streets of Minneapolis.”
The routing of the tour, beginning in Minneapolis and concluding near Washington, D.C., sends a strong message, aligning with Springsteen’s activism and themes of resistance. With stops set in cities across the nation, fans will have ample opportunity to join Springsteen in what is poised to be a memorable celebration of music and a passionate defense of American values.
The complete list of tour dates is as follows:
– March 31 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
– April 3 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
– April 7 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
– April 9 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
– April 13 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
– April 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Mortgage Matchup Center
– April 20 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
– April 23 – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
– April 26 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
– April 29 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
– May 2 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
– May 5 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena
– May 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ Xfinity Mobile Arena
– May 11 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
– May 14 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
– May 16 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
– May 19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
– May 24 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
– May 27 – Washington, D.C. @ Nationals Park
With this lineup, Springsteen continues his legacy of combining music with a passionate message, unifying fans in the spirit of hope and resistance. The upcoming American tour promises to be not just a series of concerts, but a powerful movement to celebrate and reclaim the ideals upon which the nation was founded.